1. Rick Spielman was not involved with the draft in 2006. He replaced Fran Foley after that draft. Therefore, you can’t credit him with Chad Greenway.

2. Spielman wasn’t named GM until 2012. Prior to that, he was part of a ridiculous “triangle of authority” that was actually ruled by Brad Childress.

3. Pro Bowls are not a meaningful criterion for evaluating draft picks. Jeff Saturday made a Pro Bowl the year he was benched. Harrison Smith is one of the best safeties in football but hasn’t made a Pro Bowl.

4. Since being given full authority over the draft, the Vikings have had seven first-round picks in three years. Some have proven themselves as great players, others we still have to wait and see, but none of them look like busts. There’s a lot of young talent on this team and you should ignore it at your own risk

We have heard the same offseason championship rambling from you for 5 straight offseasons. It just has been under different usernames because of the continued foot in mouth disease when the season actually plays out. Isnt it better to close your mouth and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt?

]]>By: Aaron Rodgers Has Tiny Handshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3466012
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:19:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3466012Last year was a prime example of how good of a GM Thompson is.
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I agree. When Rodgers was out, they were the worst team in the NFL.

Winning a bad division with an 8-7-1 record is nothing to brag about. When you need Detroit to collapse to win the division, you’re not a team on the rise.

1. Rick Spielman was not involved with the draft in 2006. He replaced Fran Foley after that draft. Therefore, you can’t credit him with Chad Greenway.

2. Spielman wasn’t named GM until 2012. Prior to that, he was part of a ridiculous “triangle of authority” that was actually ruled by Brad Childress.

3. Pro Bowls are not a meaningful criterion for evaluating draft picks. Jeff Saturday made a Pro Bowl the year he was benched. Harrison Smith is one of the best safeties in football but hasn’t made a Pro Bowl.

4. Since being given full authority over the draft, the Vikings have had seven first-round picks in three years. Some have proven themselves as great players, others we still have to wait and see, but none of them look like busts. There’s a lot of young talent on this team and you should ignore it at your own risk.

]]>By: titletown13http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465928
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:36:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465928Vikings superior? You are a perennial last place team. How many NFL titles has Spielman brought to Minnesota?

The only thing superior must be the stuff you are smoking !!

]]>By: axesprayhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465914
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:30:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465914The “stocks” are an investment to keep an NFL franchise in the town of Green Bay.

An NFL franchise hosting home games tends to increase tourism – which increases the local income for small businesses – without the Packers in town, the local economy would probably decrease significantly – so yeah, “Worthless” stock.

]]>By: rho1953http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465853
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:07:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465853ESPN did its future power ratings and the Packers are second. The Vikings? In the bottom tier, right where they belong. A second, no, third class organization with rabid fans that are so detached from reality that they actually think their team is something special.
]]>By: smedley61http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465771
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:30:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465771Superbowls and playoffs are what it’s about for winners. When all you have to cite is a Pro Bowl, you’re a loser.
]]>By: ariani1985http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465639
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:42:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465639With Ted’s drafting record it is easy to see why you guys get thrashed in the first round of the playoffs every year!!!! When The other NFC teams see you in the playoffs they have to be licking their chops at that roster of rancid garbage!!!
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Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:32:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465524thepftpoet says:Jul 10, 2014 6:51 PM

This is why Rick Spielman is a better GM than Ted Thompson:

Rick Spielman has drafted 61 players since he took over the draft room in 2006, eight of them were voted to the Pro Bowl.

Ted Thompson has drafted 87 players since he took over the draft room in 2005, only seven of them were voted to the Pro Bowl.

Once again proving the Minnesota Vikings superior.
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You obviously know ZERO about professional football…..It is about winning Superbowls…It is about what you do with the talent you get……Its about championships not pro bowls…..and division titles mean nothing if you cannot win Super Bowls with them……………………You need to grow up with your posts……Your organization is the worse in the NFC No Doubt and to brag about a QB who has not played one down in the NFL and to PREACH DYNASTY when you are a pathetic team……Childish Grow Up

]]>By: usedjockhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465523
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:28:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465523Are Vikings fans truly this stupid? Honestly do you believe your roster is that much better? To quote Chris Carter “come on man”. Last year was a prime example of how good of a GM Thompson is. I think they set some kind of record for players on the IR or games missed by starters. They had Rodgers out for half the year, Matthews missed a huge amount of time, a top corner in Hayworth was out, Bulaga out for the year, Finley out, etc. And still they had a roster that was so deep they still found a way to win the division. Vikings fans please do us a favor and stick your heads back in your ludefisk cans and when you actually win something you then can talk some smack.
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Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:28:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465522Scoreboard!
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Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:24:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465517The Wilfs don’t even live in your wastelands. Great owners, eh ???
]]>By: rosstuckershairhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465512
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:17:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465512I can’t wait to see the Packers opening game…
]]>By: sonofadhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465470
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:24:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465470Ted’s Super Bowl pedigree is what makes him so hated by lesser teams and fans.
]]>By: bobnelsonjrhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465432
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:05:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465432You cannot argue with success.

High revenue teams like the Packers can pay for the best GM’s, scouts, and talent evaluators.

In recent years all his lieutenants have become GM’s around the league. There is no higher praise than that.

]]>By: dvdheghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465426
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:49:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465426john schneider says it’s his dream job. stay away from him!
]]>By: northlandwihttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465417
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:50:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465417Say what you want about his busts, etc. the man simply puts winning football teams together too to bottom and usually from unfavorable drafting positions as a result of that success. The fact that mn and det especially haven’t caught the packers despite their drafting advantages suggests how good Thompson is. He’s a winner. Period.
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Fri, 11 Jul 2014 06:37:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465400Packers will be world champs this year.Run em over!!!
]]>By: vickspuppyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465392
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 06:02:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465392If Rodgers was such a no-brainer, what does that say about the Vikings who passed on him…twice?

No brains squared = failed Viking franchise.

]]>By: wafflestomphttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465387
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:44:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465387Seriously, if their statements wouldn’t be so completely ludicrous, every Viking fan on this message board would be suspected have having severe head trauma.

Talk of Championships and Dynasties, with a new and unproven head coach and quarterback, and a roster dearth of talent at every position except running back. And that window is closing fast. You guys are just plain stupid.

Then you honestly have the gall to post about the inefficiencies of the Packers, when all they’ve done the last few years, is treat your team as Michael Vick treats one of his dogs.

Go back and watch film from the ’10 Super Bowl season and you’ll see playmakers that were drafted by Thompson, and in some cases, pulled right off the street after they sent 15 players to the IR.

This again, is why the Vikings, and their fans, remain the biggest laughing stocks of the league.

]]>By: billybonehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465373
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:08:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465373It still amazes me that the good fans from Minnesota don’t speak out more to try to get these stupid Viking fans that post nonsense on every thread to shut up. Everybody has “that guy” who represents their team poorly as a fan, but the Vikings have more bad apples than good.
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Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:45:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465352veence69 says:
Jul 10, 2014 8:26 PM

And every Lions, Bears and Vikings fan couldn’t be happier. Ted Thompson will be drafting 1st round busts and fragile athletes for years to come

I love how you try and recruit Bear and Lion fans into your delusional rantings. They aren’t stupid enough to support you. All I know is the Packers own you and the more you talk the more we laugh.

]]>By: revelation123http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465346
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:41:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465346Ted Thompson is arguably the best GM in the league.
]]>By: whatthehellisgoingonouttherehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465343
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:37:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465343Ted Thompson drafted or acquired EVERY player except 2 for the Packers that actually WON the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, those in loserville, MN start talking about Pro Bowl’s.
]]>By: wheels579http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465319
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:11:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465319Lots of jealousy around here! All you clowns would steamroll your own grandmothers to get a GM as good as Ted.
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Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:10:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465317Hey Viking trolls here is something for you to contemplate 1-9-1 that is Spieladopes record against Ted Thompson. Bwahahaha! Pro Bowl pffft!
]]>By: rosstuckershairhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465266
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:22:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465266Hopefully they will be extended Dom Capers through 2021
]]>By: lennydpocketqbhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465262
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:18:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465262How many rings has this Rick Spielman acquired? I’m sorry but as long as he stays ringless the only thing he has done was kept Adrian Peterson off a competitive team.
]]>By: drunkenmidgetshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465236
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 02:53:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465236‘Hold up, Mark. I believe we need to vote on that.’

Packers “owners”

]]>By: thestrategyexperthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/10/mark-murphy-extending-ted-thompsons-deal-a-top-priority/#comment-3465232
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 02:51:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2268139#comment-3465232I just don’t see the same success that others see. I think he has done a pretty weak job at drafting and he has been horrible at using trades and other strategies to make the most out of the roster and he has had a lot of time to establish something special and he has very little to show for all of his opportunities, and that’s with having Aaron Rodgers at QB who is one of the better ones.
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